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  • Jose Manglano, MD

    Jose Manglano, MD

    Distance: 21.61 mi
    2320 High St
    Blue Island, IL 60406
  • Alfonso Mejia-Zelaya, MD

    Alfonso Mejia-Zelaya, MD

    Distance: 21.61 mi
    2320 High St
    Blue Island, IL 60406
  • Miyoung Won, MD

    Miyoung Won, MD

    Distance: 21.61 mi
    2320 High St
    Blue Island, IL 60406
  • Thenmathi Sivarajan, MD 100 Points

    Thenmathi Sivarajan, MD

    Distance: 22.19 mi
    14735 Pulaski Rd
    Midlothian, IL 60445
  • John Kalamaris, DO 90 Points

    John Kalamaris, DO

    Tinley Primary Care Ltd
    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17148 Harlem Ave
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Baridi Refat MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Baxi Nishendu S MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Bolisay Arnold G MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Canalas Emelina MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Chen Bai-Fan MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Connolly Jeanine MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Dholakia Ashok G MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Dolitsky Bruce R MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • French Steven M MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Gordaon Randall J MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Gordon Murray R MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Gracias Felipe MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Jester Joy D MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Joffe Martin J MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Johnston Eric W MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Kaplan Seth I MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Kim Won D MD

    Distance: 24.18 mi
    17495 La Grange Road
    Tinley Park, IL 60477
  • Ernesto Languido, MD 160 Points

    Ernesto Languido, MD

    Distance: 25.15 mi
    3830 W 95th St
    Evergreen Park, IL 60805
  • James Niemeyer, DO 100 Points

    James Niemeyer, DO

    Parkview Orthopaedic Group
    Distance: 25.15 mi
    2850 W 95th St Ste 101
    Evergreen Park, IL 60805

  • Babu Suguna MD

    Distance: 25.15 mi
    9730 South Western Avenue
    Evergreen Park, IL 60805

  • Darki Abdul MD

    Distance: 25.15 mi
    9730 South Western Avenue
    Evergreen Park, IL 60805

  • Eftekhar-Sepahadari Irene Md

    Distance: 25.15 mi
    9730 South Western Avenue
    Evergreen Park, IL 60805

  • Floyd Gail Y MD

    Distance: 25.15 mi
    9730 South Western Avenue
    Evergreen Park, IL 60805

  • Kahler John MD

    Distance: 25.15 mi
    9730 South Western Avenue
    Evergreen Park, IL 60805
  • Steven Salzman, DO 50 Points

    Steven Salzman, DO

    Distance: 27.03 mi
    4440 W 95th St, Christ Hospital & Med/Ctr
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453

  • Bush Steven MD

    Distance: 27.03 mi
    6417 West 87th Street
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453

  • Dana Melissa MD

    Distance: 27.03 mi
    6417 West 87th Street
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453

  • Duch Robert MD

    Distance: 27.03 mi
    6417 West 87th Street
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • -10 Points

    Farbstein Samual A MD

    Distance: 27.03 mi
    4700 West 95th Street
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453

  • Kapusta George R MD

    Distance: 27.03 mi
    4440 West 95th Street
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • Anas Al Nahhas, MD 100 Points

    Anas Al Nahhas, MD

    Distance: 27.16 mi
    12820 S Ridgeland Ave Ste B
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • J Rocke, DO 50 Points

    J Rocke, DO

    Distance: 27.16 mi
    7600 W College Dr
    Palos Heights, IL 60463

  • Bharati Saroja MD

    Distance: 27.16 mi
    11745 Southwest Highway
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • 10 Points

    Kafa Ammar Md

    Distance: 27.43 mi
    1225 East Coolspring Avenue
    Michigan City, IN 46360

  • Afi Zeba Md

    Distance: 27.43 mi
    1225 East Coolspring Avenue
    Michigan City, IN 46360

  • Allen Joy Md

    Distance: 27.43 mi
    1507 Wabash Street
    Michigan City, IN 46360

  • Asghar Arshad MD

    Distance: 27.43 mi
    4111 Franklin Street
    Michigan City, IN 46360

  • Bazaraa Hesham Md

    Distance: 27.43 mi
    1507 Wabash Street
    Michigan City, IN 46360

  • Dekeyser Ludo Md

    Distance: 27.43 mi
    1507 Wabash Street
    Michigan City, IN 46360

  • Maatouk Hosh Md

    Distance: 27.43 mi
    1225 East Coolspring Avenue
    Michigan City, IN 46360

  • Madison Paul Md

    Distance: 27.43 mi
    907 Washington Street
    Michigan City, IN 46360

  • Majid Syed Md

    Distance: 27.43 mi
    1225 East Coolspring Avenue
    Michigan City, IN 46360

  • Mohammed Yousuf Md

    Distance: 27.43 mi
    1225 East Coolspring Avenue
    Michigan City, IN 46360
  • -10 Points

    Ransom Jason Md

    Distance: 27.43 mi
    1225 East Coolspring Avenue
    Michigan City, IN 46360

  • Sobolewski John MD

    Distance: 27.43 mi
    4111 Franklin Street
    Michigan City, IN 46360

General Practitioner Info

General Practitioner Summary:
A general practitioner is a medical doctor that treats patients for illnesses, whether they are long term or short term in duration. This type of doctor also offers preventive health care and patient education for maintenance of health and overall well being.

These doctors use a holistic approach to treat patients. Their patients may be healthy or may have one of multiple health care problems. The general practitioner was common in the past, but has mostly been replaced by newer titles such as the family doctor and the primary care physician.

Conditions Treated:


General practitioners treat both acute and chronic illnesses of nearly every type that do not require the services of a specialist. While the medical issues treated by these doctors may be exhaustive, some of these conditions may include:

and many, many more.

Specialties:


General practitioners can obtain additional qualifications in areas such as adolescent medicine and geriatric medicine. Others include hospice, sleep medicine, and sports medicine.

Procedures and Treatments:


General practitioners use interviews combined with a physical examination to make a diagnosis or to check up on continuing health and wellness. These doctors may recommend or perform lab procedures such as taking blood and performing x-rays. General practitioners may prescribe medications and offer nutrition and activity advice, in addition to making recommendations for specific patient lifestyle changes. Additional procedures may involve in-office surgical procedures such as lancing and draining abscesses.

Profession Details:


After completion of a Bachelor Degree with a strong emphasis in one of the science fields, a candidate must attend at least 4 years of education at an accredited medical school, followed by a 3 - 7 year residency program. An additional 1 - 3 years of fellowship is necessary for those wishing to add a specialty or additional qualifications. Specific exams are required, then the doctor must become licensed in the state in which he or she will practice medicine. Voluntary board certification may also be obtained.

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General Practitioner FAQs:

What is a General Practitioner?
A General Practitioner is a healthcare professional who practices medicine and is licensed by a state board.

What type of work does a General Practitioner do?
A General Practitioner counsels and examines patients for injuries or diseases. A General Practitioner can do minor procedures, for example, treat skin lesions.

What's the difference between a General Practitioner and a Family Doctor?
A Family Doctor is a General Practitioner with the additional education and training for Family Doctor designation. Both treat a wide range of health issues, but the family doctor has additional training for the needs specific to patients of all ages.

Can my whole family see a General Practitioner?
While the General Practitioner is qualified to treat all patients, he or she should have additional qualifications in family medicine in order to be up-to-date on issues that are specific to children and the elderly.

What can I see a General Practitioner for?
You can see a General Practitioner for any common problem. A General Practitioner can take care of patients of all ages.

How many General Practitioners are there in the United States?
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality states that there are approximately 209,000 in the United States as of 2010.

How do I find a General Practitioner in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a General Practitioner in your state. Select General Practitioner from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a General Practitioner in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a General Practitioner in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of General Practitioners in your city and state.

General Practitioner Related Terms:
general practice, family doctor, primary care physician, physical examinations, cholesterol testing, wound care, pap smears, immunizations, skin biopsies, fitness programs, stress reduction plans, ongoing evaluations, bone density testing, menopause treatment